The dog days of summer are here and soon enough the nation’s undergrads will be descending upon college campuses by the thousands. For many young students, it will be their first time living on their own. Though this new found independence is undoubtedly sweet, it does come with certain responsibilities such as groceries, bills, and perhaps most important – safety. Fire Prevention Week provides a great opportunity to reach out to students with life saving information.

NFPA has some simple steps college students can take towards making their off-campus housing safe from fire.